Joshiraku · Episode 5: Praise the Girl / Small Holey Town / Farewell to Glasses
Praise the Girl / Small Holey Town / Farewell to Glasses
2012-08-0324 min
The girls attempt to cheer Kukuru up by holding an out-of-season Christmas party. Later, the girls visit Harajuku, where Marii gets anxious over a crépe. Afterwards, the gang discuss how they all have different types of skin, making Gankyō feeling left out.
1Normal Dialogue / Different Clothes / Shouting Instructions2012-07-0624 minAs five young rakugo comedians, Marii, Kigurumi, Tetora, Gankyō and Kukuru, receive an invitation to a casual dress party, they ponder over what it exactly means to dress casually. Later, the discussion turns to whether everyone prefers dogs or cats.
2Backstage Riches / Three Towers and a Vow / Cold Girl2012-07-1324 minThe girls talk about what they would do if they won the lottery, leading them to suspect one of them may be a winner. Later, they visit the Tokyo Tower where more strange conversations are to be had. Afterwards, a discussion about vaccination turns into a bout of imaginary pregnancy.
3Heartless Bath / Going to Asakusa / Sanada’s Little Zoo2012-07-2024 minMarii ends up having to prove that she's not a crossdressing boy. Later, the girls visit Asakusa where they try their hand at some fortunes. This leads the girls to discuss why Tetora has such great luck and always seems to avoid danger.
4The Young Girl With Glasses / A Good, Good Fort / Eyes of the Rabbit2012-07-2724 minAs Gankyō exhibits some violent behavior, the girls discuss the stereotypes that come when a girl wears glasses. Later, as Kukuru gets trainsick, the girls try to come up with various ailments for her. Afterwards, on the night of a full moon, the girls sit and discuss moon-related topics before being attacked by a large rabbit.
5Praise the Girl / Small Holey Town / Farewell to Glasses2012-08-0324 minThe girls attempt to cheer Kukuru up by holding an out-of-season Christmas party. Later, the girls visit Harajuku, where Marii gets anxious over a crépe. Afterwards, the gang discuss how they all have different types of skin, making Gankyō feeling left out.6Four Wows / Musashi Scenery / The Servant’s Vengeance2012-08-1024 minHaving forced Gankyō out of the group during the previous episode, the rest talk about the benefits of having a group of four. Gankyō soon gets revenge by locking everyone in the dressing room. After eventually being let back into the group, Gankyo is reluctantly placed at the bottom of the heirachy but soon has aspirations of winning an election.
7Yankees are Scary / Fish Story / Backstage Files2012-08-1724 minThe sudden appearance of Hina dolls in the dressing room somehow leads to the girls deciding to act like delinquents so they will marry early. Later, the girls get up early to go to a fish market. Afterwards, the girls search for things that might be using up electricity, becoming oblivious to the non-electric horrors hidden throughout the room.
8Bag of Gold / Totter / Is It Over Yet?2012-08-2424 minMarii laments how she's always the last to go in various things, particularly when it comes to picking out envelopes of New Year's money. Later, the girls head to the Sugamo district and check out the various spots. Afterwards, the gang needlessly worry that Kukuru might contract the May Blues, randomly choosing to take on "Blues" from other months.
9Butt-tofu / The Bear of Ueno / Sleep Talking2012-08-3124 minAs school holidays roll in, the girls try and come up with ways to make rakugo more appealing to younger audiences. Later, the gang visit the zoo and discuss the curiosities of all the animals. Afterwards, the gang gets taste for lucky events which keep occurring whenever Marii falls asleep, constantly trying to make her sleep to reap the benefits.
10Pumpkin Band / Battle of Shinjuku / Cavity Shore2012-09-0724 minOn Halloween, the girls try to tailor the holiday to be more Japanese-esque. Later, the girls visit the Kabukichou entertainment district and observe how it's changed over the years. Afterwards, Marii is plagued with tooth cavities.
11Family Play / Sakai Five / Tree Tragedy2012-09-1424 minAs the girls have a fake summer beach trip in the dressing room, they discuss the different designs of school swimsuits. Then, the girls go sightseeing in Musashi-Sakai and pay their respects to the company responsible for animating them. Lastly, the girls have a Christmas party, but the tree that Tetora ordered online completely fills the dressing room, causing them to try and reunite (but end up fighting each other) in the Amazon-like jungle.
12The Dreamer Strikes Back / Gotta / Blacks2012-09-2124 minWhen Tetora asks everyone about their first dream of the new year, Kukuru grows upset as she has yet to have one. So, the girls attempt to act out a "first dream" to cheer her up. Later, the gang visits Roppongi, where they look at structural artwork and Marii travels through time to see the city during its economic bubble. Finally, the girls try to cool off during the summer by mentioning scary things to give themselves chills and eventually by painting everything blue.
13Character Guts / Mighty Akiba / Extra Lectures2012-09-2824 minAs the girls come to terms that the show has reached its last episode, a new character appears: an exasperating girl named Uzannu Uzattei. While discussing whether or not "once" is truly enough, Uzannu's personality irritates everyone and threatens the character balance of the show. After the girls drive her away, they visit Akihabara. Later, the girls debate about how some things should be left as they are. Finally, the show ends with one last rakugo performance by Marii.
2Backstage Riches / Three Towers and a Vow / Cold Girl2012-07-1324 minThe girls talk about what they would do if they won the lottery, leading them to suspect one of them may be a winner. Later, they visit the Tokyo Tower where more strange conversations are to be had. Afterwards, a discussion about vaccination turns into a bout of imaginary pregnancy.3Heartless Bath / Going to Asakusa / Sanada’s Little Zoo2012-07-2024 minMarii ends up having to prove that she's not a crossdressing boy. Later, the girls visit Asakusa where they try their hand at some fortunes. This leads the girls to discuss why Tetora has such great luck and always seems to avoid danger.4The Young Girl With Glasses / A Good, Good Fort / Eyes of the Rabbit2012-07-2724 minAs Gankyō exhibits some violent behavior, the girls discuss the stereotypes that come when a girl wears glasses. Later, as Kukuru gets trainsick, the girls try to come up with various ailments for her. Afterwards, on the night of a full moon, the girls sit and discuss moon-related topics before being attacked by a large rabbit.5Praise the Girl / Small Holey Town / Farewell to Glasses2012-08-0324 minThe girls attempt to cheer Kukuru up by holding an out-of-season Christmas party. Later, the girls visit Harajuku, where Marii gets anxious over a crépe. Afterwards, the gang discuss how they all have different types of skin, making Gankyō feeling left out.6Four Wows / Musashi Scenery / The Servant’s Vengeance2012-08-1024 minHaving forced Gankyō out of the group during the previous episode, the rest talk about the benefits of having a group of four. Gankyō soon gets revenge by locking everyone in the dressing room. After eventually being let back into the group, Gankyo is reluctantly placed at the bottom of the heirachy but soon has aspirations of winning an election.7Yankees are Scary / Fish Story / Backstage Files2012-08-1724 minThe sudden appearance of Hina dolls in the dressing room somehow leads to the girls deciding to act like delinquents so they will marry early. Later, the girls get up early to go to a fish market. Afterwards, the girls search for things that might be using up electricity, becoming oblivious to the non-electric horrors hidden throughout the room.8Bag of Gold / Totter / Is It Over Yet?2012-08-2424 minMarii laments how she's always the last to go in various things, particularly when it comes to picking out envelopes of New Year's money. Later, the girls head to the Sugamo district and check out the various spots. Afterwards, the gang needlessly worry that Kukuru might contract the May Blues, randomly choosing to take on "Blues" from other months.9Butt-tofu / The Bear of Ueno / Sleep Talking2012-08-3124 minAs school holidays roll in, the girls try and come up with ways to make rakugo more appealing to younger audiences. Later, the gang visit the zoo and discuss the curiosities of all the animals. Afterwards, the gang gets taste for lucky events which keep occurring whenever Marii falls asleep, constantly trying to make her sleep to reap the benefits.10Pumpkin Band / Battle of Shinjuku / Cavity Shore2012-09-0724 minOn Halloween, the girls try to tailor the holiday to be more Japanese-esque. Later, the girls visit the Kabukichou entertainment district and observe how it's changed over the years. Afterwards, Marii is plagued with tooth cavities.11Family Play / Sakai Five / Tree Tragedy2012-09-1424 minAs the girls have a fake summer beach trip in the dressing room, they discuss the different designs of school swimsuits. Then, the girls go sightseeing in Musashi-Sakai and pay their respects to the company responsible for animating them. Lastly, the girls have a Christmas party, but the tree that Tetora ordered online completely fills the dressing room, causing them to try and reunite (but end up fighting each other) in the Amazon-like jungle.12The Dreamer Strikes Back / Gotta / Blacks2012-09-2124 minWhen Tetora asks everyone about their first dream of the new year, Kukuru grows upset as she has yet to have one. So, the girls attempt to act out a "first dream" to cheer her up. Later, the gang visits Roppongi, where they look at structural artwork and Marii travels through time to see the city during its economic bubble. Finally, the girls try to cool off during the summer by mentioning scary things to give themselves chills and eventually by painting everything blue.13Character Guts / Mighty Akiba / Extra Lectures2012-09-2824 minAs the girls come to terms that the show has reached its last episode, a new character appears: an exasperating girl named Uzannu Uzattei. While discussing whether or not "once" is truly enough, Uzannu's personality irritates everyone and threatens the character balance of the show. After the girls drive her away, they visit Akihabara. Later, the girls debate about how some things should be left as they are. Finally, the show ends with one last rakugo performance by Marii.
Joshiraku★ 73%Synopsis
Marii, Kigurumi, Tetora, Gankyou, and Kukuru deserve a round of applause for keeping the art of Rakugo alive! What’s their secret? Witty, absurd banter of course! These five friends always have something to talk about, no matter how silly the topic. (Source: VRV)
Trailer
Characters & Voice Actors
Kukuru AnrakuteiMain
Saori GotouJP
Gankyou KuurubiyuuteiMain
Yoshino NanjouJP
Marii BurateiMain
Ayane SakuraJP
Tetora BouhateiMain
Nozomi YamamotoJP
Kigurumi HaroukiteiMain
Kotori KoiwaiJP
Uzannu UzateiSupporting
Ryouko ShintaniJP
MaskSupporting
Aoi YuukiJP
Staff
Saori GotouTheme Song Performance (OP)
Yoshino NanjouTheme Song Performance (OP)
Reiko YoshidaScript (eps 4, 6, 8, 11, 12)
Michiko YokoteSeries Composition
Michiko YokoteScript (eps 1-3, 5, 7, 9, 13)
Kouji KumetaOriginal Creator
YasuOriginal Character Design
Yoshikazu IwanamiSound Director
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Lucky☆Star
Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun -
TEPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry
Akane-banashi
Kakushigoto
My Master Has No Tail
CITY THE ANIMATION
Maesetsu! Opening Act
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
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